Belfor Antiques
Antique Silver & Rose Gold Niello 58-Inch Lorgnette Chain/Boho/Shabby Chic
Victorian 58-Inch Rose Gold & Silver Niello Lorgnette Chain Circa. 1900 European
Rare and wonderful 800 silver and rose gold Niello lorgnette chain measuring 58 inches long. Very versatile! Can be worn in many ways, including hanging your favorite pendant off the spring ring. Marked "800" (with hallmark) on rose gold oval link adjacent to spring ring
Niello is an inlay used in decorating in black on silver The process involved engraving the design into a metal plate, then filling the indented portions with a powdered black matte alloy....heated until the alloy melts
58 inches long The niello double links measure 3/16 inch high x 1 inch in length Total weight for the chain is 43.9 g. 28.2 dwt
In pristine original condition